Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, early winter is the best time of the year to see Perseus,… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Pandora’s Cluster (Abell 2744)
Pandora’s Cluster (Abell 2744) is a giant cluster of galaxies located approximately 4 billion light-years away in the constellation Sculptor. It has an angular size… Read More »Pandora’s Cluster (Abell 2744)
Circlet of Pisces
The Circlet of Pisces is a relatively faint asterism located in the western part of the constellation Pisces. The ring of seven stars represents the… Read More »Circlet of Pisces
Cheshire Cat Galaxy Group
The Cheshire Cat galaxy group (CSWA-2, SDSS J103842.59+484917.7) is a grouping of galaxies located approximately 4.6 billion light-years away in the northern constellation of Ursa… Read More »Cheshire Cat Galaxy Group
Comet Galaxy
The Comet Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located approximately 3.3 billion light-years away in the southern constellation Sculptor. It is a member of the galaxy… Read More »Comet Galaxy
Robert’s Quartet
Robert’s Quartet is a compact group of four galaxies located in the southern constellation Phoenix. The galaxies – NGC 87, NGC 88, NGC 89, and… Read More »Robert’s Quartet
Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)
The Polarissima Cluster is an open star cluster located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. The cluster lies less than 5 degrees from… Read More »Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)